March 2019
Export Documentation - Export Overview
This workshop will help you learn how to Export. Get an overview of the process, identify the necessary service providers, examine the available payment options, and compliance issues from Paul Jarzombek, Chief Operating Officer and Director, LR International.
Wednesday, March 20th
Time: 8:30 AM - 10:30 AM
Location: ICNC - 320 N. Damen Ave.
Cost: FREE
Register here!
This workshop will help you learn how to Export. Get an overview of the process, identify the necessary service providers, examine the available payment options, and compliance issues from Paul Jarzombek, Chief Operating Officer and Director, LR International.
Wednesday, March 20th
Time: 8:30 AM - 10:30 AM
Location: ICNC - 320 N. Damen Ave.
Cost: FREE
Register here!
SBDC Day - Walk-In Advising Session
Come by and meet your SBDC advisors during a walk-in advising session! You’ll get the chance to learn more about upcoming SBDC and ITC events and ask about resources to grow your business, develop your teams, or export your goods/services. There will be a DIY salsa bar to enjoy, too!
Wednesday, March 20th
Time: 12:00 PM - 1:00 PM
Location: Make City Tenant Lounge
Come by and meet your SBDC advisors during a walk-in advising session! You’ll get the chance to learn more about upcoming SBDC and ITC events and ask about resources to grow your business, develop your teams, or export your goods/services. There will be a DIY salsa bar to enjoy, too!
Wednesday, March 20th
Time: 12:00 PM - 1:00 PM
Location: Make City Tenant Lounge
Financial Management for Woman Owned Businesses
Come and engage with lenders and women leaders who will be on-site to share challenges you might be facing as a female founder. Our speaker will be sharing information on State-based incentives and loan programs to address what can be done to support female entrepreneurs who are seeking capital. Prior to her role with DCEO, Maria Colangelo spent over 20 years working in commercial banking, specializing in Government Lending, including SBA and State programs. She has been actively involved with small business owner throughout IL, providing information on access to capital by serving on finance panels and speaking at related events and conferences.
Thursday, March 21st
Time: 11:30 AM - 1:30 PM
Location: ICNC - 320 N. Damen Ave.
Cost: FREE
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Come and engage with lenders and women leaders who will be on-site to share challenges you might be facing as a female founder. Our speaker will be sharing information on State-based incentives and loan programs to address what can be done to support female entrepreneurs who are seeking capital. Prior to her role with DCEO, Maria Colangelo spent over 20 years working in commercial banking, specializing in Government Lending, including SBA and State programs. She has been actively involved with small business owner throughout IL, providing information on access to capital by serving on finance panels and speaking at related events and conferences.
Thursday, March 21st
Time: 11:30 AM - 1:30 PM
Location: ICNC - 320 N. Damen Ave.
Cost: FREE
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Scaling Up with a Co-Manufacturer: An Entrepreneur's Perspective
You've created a successful product, established several retail partnerships, and are ready to take your production to the next level. What will it take for you to scale up in partnership with a co-manufacturer? Hear directly from the entrepreneurs behind Kuju Coffee as they share their experience working with Hatchery Network Members creative werks. Topics covered will include establishing a relationship with a co-packing partner, equipment selection, supply chain consideration, product testing & trial runs, and launch!
Thursday, March 21st
Time: 6:00 PM - 7:00 PM
Location: The Hatchery Chicago - 135 N. Kedzie Ave.
Cost: $20 non-members, $10 members
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You've created a successful product, established several retail partnerships, and are ready to take your production to the next level. What will it take for you to scale up in partnership with a co-manufacturer? Hear directly from the entrepreneurs behind Kuju Coffee as they share their experience working with Hatchery Network Members creative werks. Topics covered will include establishing a relationship with a co-packing partner, equipment selection, supply chain consideration, product testing & trial runs, and launch!
Thursday, March 21st
Time: 6:00 PM - 7:00 PM
Location: The Hatchery Chicago - 135 N. Kedzie Ave.
Cost: $20 non-members, $10 members
Register here!
Kinzie SBIF Rollout Meeting
The Kinzie Industrial SBIF District is open again! SBIF is a chance to receive reimbursements for permanent building improvements made within the Kinzie Corridor SBIF District. The 30-day application window will open on March 26th. Contact Hannah with questions.
Tuesday, March 26th
Time: 8:30 AM - 9:30 AM
Location: ICNC - 320 N. Damen Ave.
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The Kinzie Industrial SBIF District is open again! SBIF is a chance to receive reimbursements for permanent building improvements made within the Kinzie Corridor SBIF District. The 30-day application window will open on March 26th. Contact Hannah with questions.
Tuesday, March 26th
Time: 8:30 AM - 9:30 AM
Location: ICNC - 320 N. Damen Ave.
Register here!
Business Sustainability Panel & Forum
This lunch and learn will kick off with an expert panel presentation focused on free resources to help you start and/or grow your business's sustainability initiatives.
Wednesday, March 27th
Time: 11:30 AM - 12:30 PM
Location: ICNC - 320 N. Damen Ave.
Cost: FREE
Register here!
This lunch and learn will kick off with an expert panel presentation focused on free resources to help you start and/or grow your business's sustainability initiatives.
Wednesday, March 27th
Time: 11:30 AM - 12:30 PM
Location: ICNC - 320 N. Damen Ave.
Cost: FREE
Register here!
Let's Get Personal: How AI is Transforming Food
Artificial Intelligence is changing the way our food is prepared, processed and packaged. "Nine out of ten food processing and packaging companies are using robots now and predict use will grow" according to the Packaging Machinery Manufacturers Institute. Join General Assembly and The Hatchery for a panel discussion with some of Chicago's top food innovators exploring how AI is impacting the food industry as we know it - from optimizing agricultural processes to gathering vital customer intelligence to enhance the customer experience.
Wednesday, March 27th
Time: 6:00 PM - 8:00 PM
Location: The Hatchery Chicago - 135 N. Kedzie Ave.
Cost: FREE
Register here!
Artificial Intelligence is changing the way our food is prepared, processed and packaged. "Nine out of ten food processing and packaging companies are using robots now and predict use will grow" according to the Packaging Machinery Manufacturers Institute. Join General Assembly and The Hatchery for a panel discussion with some of Chicago's top food innovators exploring how AI is impacting the food industry as we know it - from optimizing agricultural processes to gathering vital customer intelligence to enhance the customer experience.
Wednesday, March 27th
Time: 6:00 PM - 8:00 PM
Location: The Hatchery Chicago - 135 N. Kedzie Ave.
Cost: FREE
Register here!
Powered by Plant Protein: Leveraging the Movement for Your Brand
Drawing on 20+ years of consumer packaged goods industry experience, protein knowledge, innovation and deep consumer insights, this talk addresses how to leverage the impact plant protein is having in today's market. Plant protein is disrupting the food industry by delivering novel products, and by replacing several historical animal-based products. The consumer search for clean and simple ingredients, improved human health and animal welfare, and reduced impact on the planet, is driving growth in consumer brands and food-service today.
Thursday, March 28th
Time: 6:00 PM - 8:00 PM
Location: The Hatchery Chicago - 135 N. Kedzie Ave.
Cost: $20 non-members, $10 members
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Drawing on 20+ years of consumer packaged goods industry experience, protein knowledge, innovation and deep consumer insights, this talk addresses how to leverage the impact plant protein is having in today's market. Plant protein is disrupting the food industry by delivering novel products, and by replacing several historical animal-based products. The consumer search for clean and simple ingredients, improved human health and animal welfare, and reduced impact on the planet, is driving growth in consumer brands and food-service today.
Thursday, March 28th
Time: 6:00 PM - 8:00 PM
Location: The Hatchery Chicago - 135 N. Kedzie Ave.
Cost: $20 non-members, $10 members
Register here!
April 2019
Hatchery Networking - The Business of Culinary Cannabis
Join us for a second edition of The Business of Culinary Cannabis! The rapidly changing cannabis industry continues to intersect with food and beverage innovation. We’ll host an exciting panel of industry experts for another exciting conversation about cannabis in the food industry! Speakers to be announced very soon! Please register below!
Wednesday, April 3rd
Time: 6:00 PM - 8:00 PM
Location: The Hatchery Chicago - 135 N. Kedzie Ave.
Cost: $15 non-members, FREE for members
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Join us for a second edition of The Business of Culinary Cannabis! The rapidly changing cannabis industry continues to intersect with food and beverage innovation. We’ll host an exciting panel of industry experts for another exciting conversation about cannabis in the food industry! Speakers to be announced very soon! Please register below!
Wednesday, April 3rd
Time: 6:00 PM - 8:00 PM
Location: The Hatchery Chicago - 135 N. Kedzie Ave.
Cost: $15 non-members, FREE for members
Register here!
Goldman Sachs 10,000 Small Businesses Program Intro to Make City
“Goldman Sachs 10,000 Small Businesses is a $500 million investment to help entrepreneurs create jobs and economic opportunity by providing them with greater access to education, financial capital and business support services. This panel will help you learn more about the GS 10K program benefits, business education curriculum and eligibility requirements, the benefits of obtaining minority and diversity certifications through the State of IL (minorities, females, veterans), and you will hear from GS 10K program graduates about their journey through the program.
Wednesday, April 10th
Time: 11:00 AM - 12:30 PM
Location: ICNC - 320 N. Damen Ave.
Cost: FREE
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“Goldman Sachs 10,000 Small Businesses is a $500 million investment to help entrepreneurs create jobs and economic opportunity by providing them with greater access to education, financial capital and business support services. This panel will help you learn more about the GS 10K program benefits, business education curriculum and eligibility requirements, the benefits of obtaining minority and diversity certifications through the State of IL (minorities, females, veterans), and you will hear from GS 10K program graduates about their journey through the program.
Wednesday, April 10th
Time: 11:00 AM - 12:30 PM
Location: ICNC - 320 N. Damen Ave.
Cost: FREE
Register here!
Starting a Food Business
Follow your dreams of starting a food business with our help. The Hatchery's cornerstone curriculum course will help you launch a successful food and beverage company. Learn all about the food entrepreneurship space as well as required licensing, certification, financing, and branding. Each attendee will receive our Starting a Food Business checklist, taking you through each license and certification you need to consider, so you'll get started on the right track.
Wednesday, April 10th
Time: 6:00 PM - 8:00 PM
Location: The Hatchery Chicago - 135 N. Kedzie Ave.
Cost: $40
Register here!
Follow your dreams of starting a food business with our help. The Hatchery's cornerstone curriculum course will help you launch a successful food and beverage company. Learn all about the food entrepreneurship space as well as required licensing, certification, financing, and branding. Each attendee will receive our Starting a Food Business checklist, taking you through each license and certification you need to consider, so you'll get started on the right track.
Wednesday, April 10th
Time: 6:00 PM - 8:00 PM
Location: The Hatchery Chicago - 135 N. Kedzie Ave.
Cost: $40
Register here!
Export While Protecting Your Company's Intellectual Property
You’ve put time and resources into building your company’s identity, product/services branding, and even proprietary technologies and methods. But how do you protect those valuable assets from theft? Or from a competitor trading off of your hard-earned goodwill? What additional protections does your company need to sell products and services internationally?
Tuesday, April 16th
Time: 11:30 AM - 1:30 PM
Location: ICNC - 320 N. Damen Ave.
Cost: FREE
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You’ve put time and resources into building your company’s identity, product/services branding, and even proprietary technologies and methods. But how do you protect those valuable assets from theft? Or from a competitor trading off of your hard-earned goodwill? What additional protections does your company need to sell products and services internationally?
Tuesday, April 16th
Time: 11:30 AM - 1:30 PM
Location: ICNC - 320 N. Damen Ave.
Cost: FREE
Register here!
The Hatchery Chicago's Grand Opening Celebration
With months of construction finally behind us, we're looking ahead to the future. Join us for a special evening event exploring the future of food, featuring innovative products and insights from a panel of experts into the trends driving our industry.
Thursday, April 18th
Time: 6:30 PM - 8:30 PM
Location: The Hatchery Chicago - 135 N. Kedzie Ave.
Cost: $75
Register here!
With months of construction finally behind us, we're looking ahead to the future. Join us for a special evening event exploring the future of food, featuring innovative products and insights from a panel of experts into the trends driving our industry.
Thursday, April 18th
Time: 6:30 PM - 8:30 PM
Location: The Hatchery Chicago - 135 N. Kedzie Ave.
Cost: $75
Register here!
Sponsor Events
Event sponsorship presents the ICNC members with unique opportunities to showcase their business. Contact the ICNC for current event sponsorship opportunities for your business.
